Plant Tech Nursery & Landscape

Details: Written by Kristin Braud; Category: Articles; Published: 11 January 2016

Prepare your lawn for spring

A little work now, while your grass is dormant, will be very beneficial come spring. Now is the time to spot treat the weeds in your lawn. By spraying while your grass is dormant, you are able to treat your pesky weeds directly before new growth develops this spring.

A mixture of Atrazine and Weed Free Zone (and a spreader sticker) sprayed on your lawn will give you a weed free lawn this spring.

Atrazine controls both emerged grassy weeds as well as weed from seed in St. Augustine and Centipede grass.

Weed Free Zone controls over 80 of the most common and toughest to control broadleaf weeds like clover, ivy, buttonweed, and Bermuda grass.

Easy Irrigation

A drip irrigation system can make your spring and summer watering much easier.

Plant Tech now stocks MaxiJet Micro irrigation.

Easy to install
Easy to maintain

From timers to tubing and irrigation heads,

We keep everything you need in stock.

Want to do it yourself?........
We can help you get going in the right direction.

We can:

Develop a plan
Help select the appropriate plant material.
We can even deliver it to your site.

Please check out our January newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.

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Details: Written by Kristin Braud; Category: Articles; Published: 19 December 2015

Planting & Transplanting

Use your fall color to add a little Holiday Cheer to your yard. There are countless options for your yard besides the typical Poinsettia.

Baskets add a TON of holiday cheer no matter the color!! We grow a variety of baskets in different combinations, sizes in a range of prices. Gift Certificates Available
Winter is an ideal time to install new trees and shrubs.

Cooler weather allows the new plants to grow and become established before the heat of our Louisiana summers. The key to success is not to plant the shrub or tree too deep!! Planting too deep causes the hole to
hold water and the roots of the plant can rot.
Keep your plants well drained!!!

1. Lay out your flower beds.
2. Remove all grass and weeds.
3. Till up existing soil
4. Add 4-6” of additional loose soil.
5. Lay out plant material and install leaving 1” of the root ball above grade.
6. Back fill the hole with loose soil.
7. Add 2” of mulch.

FAQ
Q: When should I transplant a tree:
A: The best time to transplant is winter, when the plant is dormant.
Q: Should I fertilize my trees and shrubs this time of year?
A: You should only fertilize seasonal color this time of year. Wait until March
to fertilize your trees and shrubs.
Q: Is it too late to plant seasonal color in my yard?
A: No. Pansies, Cabbage, Kale, Violas and Panolas perform well this time of
year. Lots of colors and varieties are still available.

Now is a great time to plant

Details: Written by Kristin Braud; Category: Articles; Published: 06 November 2015

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Fall Color Options

Fertilizer & Fungicide Available at Plant Tech

We have plenty of options for fall bedding plants.

-Pansies are a strong winter annual with large blooms, 6-8” tall.

-Panola is a cross between Pansy and Viola, also growing 6-8” tall

-Viola: low maintenance, fast bloomers

-Snapdragons bloom fall and spring. Tall and Dwarf varieties available.

-Cabbage and Kale are low maintenance

-Dianthus provide great height: 8-10” tall

-Verbena are a trailing ground cover

-Columbine– provides color in spring, Calendula, Erysimum, and Dusty Miller also available

LAWN WEEDS

Now that the weather has cooled off; you can spot treat your lawn for weeds. Use Weed Free Zone to treat the most common lawn weeds. Clover, Lespedeza, Poison Ivy, Purslane, Ragweed, Spurge, Virginia Buttonweed……..the list goes on and on!

Seasonal plants are heavy feeders and are susceptible to a broad range of soil borne diseases. Treat and prevent these diseases while you fertilize!!

Please check out our November newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.

You can sign up for our monthly newsletter by visiting our contact page.

Details: Written by Kristin Braud; Category: Articles; Published: 13 October 2015

Time to Fertilize your lawn
Gro-Smart-Step 3 Fall Application 5 . 12 . 16

A fall application of fertilizer helps your lawn recover from summer stresses and prepares the turf for dormancy. A “winterizer” helps provide a high level of Potassium to promote hardiness and improve turf health for the winter.
This product combines traditional controlled release and activated bio-solids to provide a complete lawn food. One bag treats 2700-3500 sq. ft.

Fall Seasonal Color —

Dianthus Snapdragons Cabbage, Kale Petunias
Grown Locally, we provide healthy plants with a strong root system. Our green houses plant continuously, providing fresh crops weekly. Check our availability online at www.PlantTechBR.com and call to reserve your order.